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Thousands Strike for Social Security

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From Times Wire Reports

About 300 construction workers taking part in a nationwide strike marched through Panama City to demand that the government continue to run the country’s social security system.

A driver hit a protester, and police said they fired warning shots after protesters attacked them when they tried to help the injured man.

Associated Press photographer Kathryn Cook was treated after a bullet grazed her leg.

About 20,000 teachers and construction workers participated in the one-day strike.

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